What To Do With Old Honeycomb & Brood? (5 Surprising Uses)
Some beekeepers melt down their old comb and extract the beeswax. But there are more uses for black comb that are less well-known, and even for old brood.
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Why Do Bees Abandon a Hive? How To Avoid It (17 Reasons)
Bees leave a healthy hive to search for nectar, locate water, and rid their bodies of substances, and then they come back to the hive. The queen bee flies out …
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How To Clean Beehives: Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
A colony of bees may fail due to a number of diseases and pests. The hive can then be cleaned and used to house a new colony of bees. Beekeepers must take …
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3 Reasons Why Bees Swarm in the Spring & How To Avoid It
When you see a swarm of bees, don't run away. They're not mad, just looking for a new home. I'll share some tips to identifying spring swarms and how you can …
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How To Prepare an Old Hive for New Bees in 4 Easy Steps
Cleaning and reusing old hives is a great way to save up on the costs of beekeeping. Here's what you need to do to help your new colony settle down and stay …
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The Difference Between Brood & Honeycomb (4 Differences)
The brood comb and the honeycomb are two different cell types found in combs. Understanding their differences will enable you to "read" the comb and determine …
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